3 Reasons To Say No Way To Tobacco

How many reasons can you come up with to say no to tobacco? If you were to ask us this same question, we could certainly rattle off quite a lengthy collection of responses. However, for the sake of brevity and helping you remain informed on the important details associated with your oral health, we would like to share three significant reasons you should steer clear of smoking and the like.

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A Quiz: Sleep Apnea Basics

Are you new to the diagnosis of sleep apnea? Perhaps you have just heard about this sleep disorder and have begun wondering if it might explain some of the up-until-now inexplicable things that have been going on with you lately. Whatever the case, by becoming familiar with the basics, you will see that if you’re someone who needs sleep apnea treatment, you need to come into our practice sooner than later. Not sure about all this? Get started with our quiz!

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Can’t Stand Flossing? Remember These 3 Things!

If you think you’re alone in your feelings about flossing, think again. We hear from many patients who tell us that they can’t stand the need to floss, which is why they simply skip it altogether. While we understand the decision to avoid something you find absolutely awful, we offer you some words of encouragement: Consider a few things that you should remember on a consistent basis and you just might develop a much better relationship with this (very important) part of the dental hygiene you should practice every day.

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Tooth Loss: 3 Things To Keep In Mind

When the topic of tooth loss comes up, do you know much about it? Are you certain about whether it’s something you can avoid, if it should concern you if it occurs, or what you can do if you are missing one or multiple teeth? If not, becoming more knowledgeable can actually help you protect your oral health for many years to come. We’d love for you to keep a few things in mind regarding your complete smile, so you don’t have to worry about that grin of yours remaining safe and lovely.

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Can I Brush Away Discoloration?

4When you take a look in the mirror one morning and you don’t think, “Wow, what a pretty smile!” but instead think, “Goodness, my smile looks awfully yellow!” you might assume you need to brush harder. You might think it’s time to brush more frequently. However, what you might not realize is that what you really need is teeth whitening. Learn more to avoid frustration and wasted time!

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2 Reasons You Should Align Your Smile

You might think that choosing Invisalign treatment is something you do only if you don’t like the way that your smile looks. It’s true that signing up for orthodontic care will certainly lead you toward a straight smile that you can feel proud to look at in the mirror and show off to the rest of the world. However, making this decision is also very beneficial in other ways. Not sure you can come up with any advantages right off the bat? We can help!

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Funny Sensations Quiz

Most of the time, you’ll probably make it through your day like any other day, with a smile that feels “normal.” However, there may be the occasional break from the expected when a funny sensation takes hold! It might be while you’re eating something. It may be out of nowhere. It might even be something that’s been creeping up on you. To help you sort through this oral health dilemma (and decide if you need a dental visit), we offer a fun quiz.

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Do You Have Dry Mouth?

When you learn about dry mouth, you will quickly discover that the symptoms and definition are actually described in the simple name of the disorder. Your mouth will feel dry. Your lips may dry out and crack. The cause? Insufficient saliva. “What’s the big deal?” you might think to yourself. “It’s just a little dryness.” While a temporary parched sensation that you can relieve with a glass of water is no huge concern, an issue that is ongoing can become quite dangerous for your oral health. Learn more.

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